Porch or sunroom: Depending on your location, these might be a vital or an irrelevant feature. A good porch can do wonders for the value of a home, and a sunroom can be a nice alternative. Photo: sonjalovas, Flickr

Porch or sunroom: Depending on your location, these might be a vital or an irrelevant feature. A good porch can do wonders for the value of a home, and a sunroom can be a nice alternative. Photo: sonjalovas,

Refresh your curb appeal: Curb appeal can be a major distraction for potential buyers, but it’s also easy to fix. Better landscaping or new paint can help improve your home’s value and attract buyers. Photo: Jeremy Brooks, Flickr

Basement or attics: These spaces are frequently misused. An owner can add value to their home by showing how an attic or a basement can add space, storage or double as a bedroom. Photo: JoeBenjamin, Flickr

Improve lighting: A dimly lit room can be off-putting to potential buyers and lower interest in your property. The opposite is true for the perfectly lit room. Good lighting can display a room or a home’s potential. Photo: Mick mft, Flickr

Improve lighting: A dimly lit room can be off-putting to potential buyers and lower interest in your property. The opposite is true for the perfectly lit room. Good lighting can display a room or a home’s

More space: An addition to your home can improve the value dramatically. Space doesn’t always have to be an addition though. It can also mean more cabinet space or better use of square footage. Photo: Brock Builders, Flickr

More space: An addition to your home can improve the value dramatically. Space doesn’t always have to be an addition though. It can also mean more cabinet space or better use of square footage. Photo: Brock

Windows or improving energy efficiency: Buyers see amenities for the extra cost or how they can save them money in the future. Good windows can brighten a room and make the home more energy efficient. Photo: